Cool Elegance 7005-1 is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DDEEEA, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bay Breeze from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DDEEEA · 7005-1
Cool Elegance
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cool Elegance Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDEEEA
RGB221, 238, 234
Estimated LRV82.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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#DDEDE9
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#DFEFEB
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Waterscape
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#DCECE7
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Blue Bonnet
Benjamin Moore
#DEF1ED
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#DAEAE7
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#D8EBE6
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#E3F1EB
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#E0EDE6
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Blue Horizon
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#D8E7E6
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Colors That Work With Cool Elegance
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Elegance
#DDEEEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Elegance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Elegance Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cool Elegance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Elegance have?
Cool Elegance by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cool Elegance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Elegance are Bay Breeze by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Drifting Tide by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Blue Green Gem by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cool Elegance's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cool Elegance?
Cool Elegance has a estimated lightness value of 82.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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